Pukaki hydro scheme gains resource consent
Pukaki hydro scheme gains resource consent
A new power station may be built by Meridian Energy on the Waitaki River hydro-electricity generation system.
David Bruce
Life sentence for Oamaru teenage killer
Life sentence for Oamaru teenage killer
The 17-year-old who murdered Oamaru teenager William Lewis last year has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Come on in, the mud is fine...
Come on in, the mud is fine...
Plenty of mud is guaranteed for the annual mud plug at Gemmells Crossing today - organisers will have about 9000 litres of water on tap.
Rare white pukekos born
Rare white pukekos born
A north Otago farming couple could not believe what they were seeing when four white pukekos emerged last spring among the hundreds born on their property.
Mayor urges outlets to stop selling Kronic
Mayor urges outlets to stop selling Kronic
The Waitaki district "in the shortest possible time" will be Kronic-free, Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton has declared.
Concerns raised over waste plan
Concerns raised over waste plan
Three community groups involved in recycling and waste minimisation are upset they have been left out at the start of a Waitaki District Council process to prepare a waste management and minimisation plan, even though they will be consulted.
Vanished World marking 10 years
Vanished World marking 10 years
A unique North Otago tourist attraction, built on its limestone country, celebrates its 10th anniversary this month having grown from small beginnings.
Market on track for September 11 opening
Market on track for September 11 opening
About 50 information packs have been sent out to people interested in having stalls at the Oamaru Farmers Market, due to open in September.
Gallery scores with watercolour show
Gallery scores with watercolour show
"From New Zealand's biggest museum to one of its smallest galleries" is how Forrester Gallery Warwick Smith describes a new exhibition which runs at the Oamaru gallery until August 7.
Makeshift dredge digs deep
Makeshift dredge digs deep
A digger supported by a fishing boat started dredging the Oamaru Harbour entrance yesterday under contract to the Waitaki District Council - the latest in an effort to clear sediment build-up.
Strong views on power discount
Strong views on power discount
Annual discounts off electricity bills are "a godsend" for people in North Otago who are "marginalised financially", North Otago Budget Advisory Trust co-ordinator Marge Giles said yesterday.
Three taken to hospital
Three taken to hospital
Three people were taken to Oamaru Hospital after two cars collided at the Wharfe-Test Sts intersection about 10.40am yesterday.
An Oamaru woman and two tourists were treated at the crash, and then taken to hospital for further checks before being released.
Southern Ecan areas will pay more rates
Southern Ecan areas will pay more rates
Most Waitaki, Waimate and Mackenzie ratepayers will pay slightly more in rates to Environment Canterbury from tomorrow, despite the Christchurch-based regional council collecting the same total amount as this year.
Art flourishes at school
Art flourishes at school
Waitaki Girls' High School launched its first arts week yesterday with wearable arts fashions and in the coming days all pupils will be involved, promoting art, drama, music and dance.
Cover expected to cost at least 300% more
Cover expected to cost at least 300% more
The Waitaki and Clutha District Councils will get insurance cover on their underground assets restored on Friday, but both are expecting to have to pay the insurer at least 300% more in premiums.
Truck overturns, killing cattle beast
Truck overturns, killing cattle beast
A truck driver was lucky to escape serious injury when this cattle truck overturned on State Highway 83 near MacAuley Rd at Awamoko yesterday morning.
Bridge-replacement work delayed
Bridge-replacement work delayed
Work to replace the Humber St bridge in Oamaru, on one of the main routes to the South Hill, has been delayed by the Waitaki District Council.
Spraying of paths to start
Spraying of paths to start
The Waitaki District Council is to get a grip on slippery footpaths over the next few weeks.
Agent appeals reprimand
Agent appeals reprimand
Waimate real estate agent David Owen has appealed a reprimand by the Real Estate Agents' Authority over an allegation he tried to claim a commission to which he was not entitled.
Skifield opening now
Skifield opening now
Ohau Snow Fields has put back the opening of its skifield by a week, but owner Mike Neilson is confident it will be ready by July 1.